London, the leader in cosmopolitan music industry, has announced Clint Lee as the new edition to the team.
In an exclusive interview with the voices of music and Clint Lee, he quoted :
 
"It all started when I achieved 1st place in my county for a martial arts tournament & decided to hit the town and celebrate, here is when I discovered club culture. Being blown away by this emerging sound of house music in the mid nineties, I decided to trash the black belt & save up and buy myself the ultimate wheels of steel, a pair of Technics 1200’s. Here I scoped out different sounds but developed an ear for house, trance, tribal rhythms and anything that was electronic sounding. Being brought up in a musical family I was exposed to much of everything, but took a fine liking to the 80’s electronica wave and use to borrow our garden boy’s cassette tapes which was very African based with loads of percussion and tribal rhythms(kwaito). So I developed with much determination & decided to share my sound with the east coast town of South Africa, Durban. After numerous successful gigs at South Africa’s top clubs and achieving a top position amongst South Africa’s finest DJs in the ‘Battle Zone DJ’ Competition In August 2001, I relocated to London to get a taste of the international market by guesting my way up the ladder to be involved with London's top events. seven years later I'm on the path to doing what I love most, I see an interesting future up ahead in 2008 being a year of my own productions and live performances. I plan on taking these shows outside the U.K into Europe and a few other designated countries."
His early days in 2001, he started himself on Pyrotechnic Radio where he regularly use to broadcast his sound and be in touch with the world and there on established himself with:
SMARTIE PARTIE (The Glasshouse, London) where he established a residency and was asked to spend a summer in Mallorca being resident for Smartie Partie (Mallorca, Spain) After coming back from the island he started working with Mike Monday & Nick Hook for a night called LOOSE at RETOX BAR(London)
After gaining some experience Clint Lee joined forces with Shane Watcha with the well established Filthy Promotions.
From here on Clint Lee Played alongside the likes of Laurent Garnier, Francois K, Felix the Housecat & Dj Sneak to name but a few.
Clint Lee's response to how he deals with the pressures of a highly enigmatic position is well thought out,"My role is varied. Essentially, I ensure the crowd enjoy a unique and ear pleasing experience. From coaxing the dance floor shy, entertaining the partygoers, enlightening the curious, satisfying the whims of the tired and weary, whilst constantly monitoring the energy levels of the crowd at all times"
 
So what can we expect in the next couple months? Anything up your wicked sleeve?
“Still being involved with Filthy, I have a new vision, Perfuckt! This is an organization of like minded individuals who all share the same ear for quality underground music with a simple concept: Supplying the sound of tomorrow for the kids of today. The vibe is nothing short of pure hedonistic outrageous fun where individualism is a must. Be creative, Be yourself and just let go!” Join the Perfuckt Revolution!
Where does the name Perfuckt! Initially come from? “Shall I through you the definition then? It’s simply a magnificent display of wrong. Be it our disturbing behavior or lust for sound we behave appropriately.
Perfuckt! Will be at the reign of many upcoming events such as Glitch! & our new addition Disko Sputnik! Coming soon to a club near you!
Past & Current Residencies -
Clubs & Venues:
NEIGHBOURHOOD (W10, London)
Nominated for Best Club 2 years consecutively at House Music Awards, Clint has played alongside the likes of DJ Sneak/Mylo/Felix Da House Cat/Tim Sheridan
MINISTRY OF SOUND (Size / Gatecrasher – London)
Steve Angello - Cassius - Freeform Five
CANVAS (TDK Festival & NYE – London)
with guests Laurent Garnier - Francois K - 2 Many Dj's / Masters At Work - Jazzy Jeff / Giles Peterson
PACHA (Filthyhousessions / Fathers of house / Eivissa / Circoloco - London)
With guests likeSarah Main (Pacha Ibiza Resident) the Filthy crew and of course the Circoloco circus.
THE CROSS (Circoloco / Music Xpress / Togethernes / Space / Twisted disco - London)
Over the years Clint has guested at numerous events at this superb venue as well as often hosting the main arch.
THE EGG: (Papadiso /Abstract / Jaded)
A new addition to clubland, here Clint has performed for many events & even hosted his own night in the basement & terrace. During the summer season Clint performs outside in the garden.
THE KEY: (Disko Sputnik! / Bodypop / Filthyhousessions / Bastardz at work)
Here we gather for the infamous FilthyHouSessions or Bastardz At Work where past guests include Tom Neville / Clive Henry / Felix The Housecat / Tim Sheridan / Glimpse / Dave DK
AMONG MANY OTHER HOT SPOTS: (Aquarium / Tbar / Mother 333 / Bar 54 / Medicine Bar / 1001 / Public Life / Factory / Zigfrids / Herbal / Sub club / Whitehouse / Movida / Hedgers & Butler / Annam)
Events & Promotions:
PAPADISO(The Egg)
Erick Prydz / Junior Jack & Kid Crème / Clive
Henry / Mr C / Kiki(B-Pitch) / Claudio Coccoluto / Sancho Panza / Ralph Lawson(20:20 Vision) / Kraftwerk & Switch
What more can you say superb venue, superb DJs all complimented with the perfect party crowd. This was Clint’s monthly residency where he got work with his past inspirations and develop his promotional skills.
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CIRCO LOCO (Cross/Pacha/The End, London) LocoDice/JoMills/Fabrizio/CliveHenry/JoseDeDivina/Dan Genacia/Claude Von Stroke/Sossa
Here is where Clint could let all his inhibitions go and push his sound to his hearts content.
WAX (93 Feet East & Secret Warehouse - London)
Taking an artistic approach with cutting edge dj’s & supreme visuals by Coldcut’s Mox.
Performing alongside John Tejada(Palette Rec) / Marc Houle(M_NUS) / Jamie Jones(Crosstown Rebels) / Pier Bucci / Geddes / Darren & Spencer / Dan Genacia / Terry / Thomas Melchoir / Shonky / Ripperton
SONIC SOSHO (Sosho)
An event put on solely by Clint in one of London’s favorite venues.
SLAANG:(Secret warehouse)
4 Events based in the heart of Shoreditch supplying you with the likes of Blackstrobe /Arnaud Rebotini / Bobby M / Mystery Jets
TENAX (Secret warehouse)
A series of off the hook party’s with Steve Bug / Shane Watcha / Sonotheque & The Electric Sex boys.
PUSH (WhiteHouse)
James Zabiela, Mike Monday and Filthy bring down the Whitehouse.
RANDOM PEOPLE (London, Ibiza)
Flamboyant and bordering on erotic, these party moguls created costume themed extravaganzas in secret location venues.
As a resident Clint creates the musical story for each theme and encourages guest DJs to explore their minds and take music to the edge.
ZIGFRIDS (E1, London)
Owner and Designer Paul Daly meets the demands with his swish Hoxton hangout.
ALPINE FEVER (AKA, London)
WRONG (Herbal)
A Sunday afternoon party for those that just like to behave wrong and be wrong listening to wrong music, playing alongside Raymundo Rodriguez / Johhny Rock / Mutiny & Jozif.
JADED (The Egg)
MEET:
REDLIGHT (Meet)
These after hours led by Terry Hart and Puscha has seen superb guests dropping in to deliver that ultimate experience with an intimate touch.
ELECTRO ME TO DEATH (Meet / Egg / Secret warehouses)
This has been a new introduction to the London club circuit run by Deranged & Demented featuring top acts like Yousef / Mr C / Isst and showcasing the rising stars of today.
LOCKED IN
Situated next to Fabric this three story plays home to this notorious afterparty with Timo Garcia / Tobi Barrientos(Love Parade)
AMNESIA (Ibiza)
Cream opening party with Guests Above & Beyond / Sebastian Ingrosso & Jon Carter
SLAGTHUSET(Sweden)
In an old slaughter house Fenomen embarks on one of Sweden’s most loved events where past guests include the Swedish mafia Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso.
RHODES HOUSE (Cape Town, S.A)
MR WHITE’S BIG WEEK END OUT (Dbn, S.A)
GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH
In association with Playboy & Ministry of Sound (Waterfront film studios, Cape town, S.A)
PANAMA ROOMS (Dbn, S.A)
David Picionni & guests
ZOMBIES ATE MY BRAIN (London)
Cutting Edge after hours party not for the
faint hearted. Clint’s residency here has seen
circa 500 party goers passing through the doors in the early hours of Sunday morning
GLITCH! (London)
This night is where worlds collide. Give in to it, let go and enjoy the spectacular musical and visual ride in this night created and orchestrated solely by Clint. This seductive journey will leave images indelibly etched on your memory. Expect quality local talent with a few surprise guests dropping in to provide you with the cutting edge sound of today! Keep an eye out for the next Glitch event as you sure don’t want to be left out on this spectacular.
DISKO SPUTNIK! (London)
This new venture incorporates a strict musical policy. Disko Sputnik! has a lust for Romantic techno and Mind bending Minimal. Quite simply supplying the sound of tomorrow for the kids of today.
Introducing uber cool guests, Serge Santiago / Shane Watcha among others and local musical geniuses, Danny Clark(LateNightAudio) Nico De Ceglia(Codex) Lovefish(Fervour) Anto(Retox)
These events will take place at the following venues across London, The Cross / The Key / The Egg and perhaps near a sound system near you!
SPACE (Cross, London)
The first Saturday of the month we all come together to get Spaced and Confused with the likes of Timo Garcia / Issst in the other arches while Glitch! Or Disko Sputnik! take over the main arch.
ABSTRACT
Monthly residency alongside Timo Garcia (Berwick Street)/ Ricky Stone / Mateo Esse / Ketaloco among other interesting acts.
We managed to squeeze in a few questions before we ended our interview.
Who has been your inspiration through your musical journey?
“That is a long list which I don’t have time for but a few do come to mind Depeche Mode / Future Sound Of London/ Orb / Orbital, to more abstract sounds like Boards Of Canada /Orchestra Of Bubbles / Everything But The Girl to more recent artists like Luciano / Villalobos / Damian Lazarus / Henrik Schwarz / Martin Buttrich / Solomon.
Where in the world should we be right now?
Erm….Circoloco has been my choice for quite some time now, where else but DC10 second to that Cocoon with Sven Vath at the controls with Richie Hawtin & Ricardo villalobos. Oh of course a Perfuckt event!! Where else? Anywhere with a beach and a sound system playing that tune!
As far as production goes, what labels & producers grab you at the moment?
“Well I tend to support a number of producers and labels such as Connoisseur / Minus / Plus 8 / CMYK / Get Physical /Steve Bug’s Pokerflat / Treibstoff / Cadenza / Trapez / Ovum / Mobilee / Platzhirsh / Cocoon / Tsuba / Liebe Detail / Crosstown Rebels Wagon Repair / Freak n Chic / Kompakt / Border Community.”
So who is hot property at the moment?
“Luciano & Ricardo Villalobos are firm favorites as they unconditionally deliver and produce an earthly sound through techno in a cool, calm & natural manner. Ritchie Hawtin & James Zabiela for their incredible technicality, Mathew Dear (Audion) stretches boundaries that are not ventured by many artists of today.
I’m also taking a liking to Sebastian Roya / Anthony Collins / Jamie Jones / Alex Under / Gabriel Ananda / Radio Slave / Ripperton / Henrik Schwarz / Dan Berkson & James What / Rob Mello / Pier Bucci to name a few…”
With all this new technology available to us and going into the digital era where do you see yourself in the near future?
“I’m really looking forward to the future as Djing has hit a whole new level, At the moment my sets are still pretty much ‘old fashioned’ where I use vinyl, cd’s & Efx units. In the forthcoming months I’ll be switching to Serato / Scracth where my music bank will mainly be stored on a laptop but played through vinyl & cd simulation, I still have a lust for vinyl and the ‘real thing’ so I will not be abandoning vinyl just yet. Furthering myself, I’ll be moving on to Ableton soon so I can perform my live sets.
With so many genres’ floating about we only had to ask Clint what sound does he follow and present to the many that flock each and every week to his events.
“Well, I don’t like to segregate genre’s as this is the formula for limiting yourself as to what to play, I like to incorporate many sounds, from juggling techno beats, adding my mind bending minimal, throwing over accapella’s & sound fx to create an overall cinematic experience with the use of efx units and samplers I’m able to twist and turn the music from its original shape & size.
I’m frequently inspired by images of landscapes & architectural forms. With an African history my sets come out in an organic way, producing dynamic fields which range from subtle beats and gentle bass lines creating unity & ambience then suddenly realizing the pressure and creating intensity by juggling beats flawlessly and throwing the listener somewhere where they have not gone before, well this is what I try to incorporate anyways...”
Clint’s career to date is flooded with residencies and is recognized for his consistently superior skills both at Djing and Promotion. This is further reflected in his drive to expand his experience and passion abroad and this summer breaking Europe plans to break into the DJ market globally. Although presently settled in London will fast become a worldwide newest club investment.
Clint ended the interview by summing up the ethos of Music. I am Music. I represent every facet of the Music!
Bio Updated : 30th July 2007
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